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MINUTES OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER PUBLIC LIBRARY
MONDAY. JULY 20. 1987
Members Present: Mayor Gunkel. Councilmembers Tralle. Holmgren. Dobel
and Schuldt
Members Absent:
None
Staff Present:
Pat Klaers; City Administrator. and Stephen Rohlf;
Building and Zoning Administrator
1. Pursuant to due call and notice thereof. the meeting of the Elk River
City Council was called to order by Mayor Gunkel at 7:00 p.m.
2. Consider 7/20/87 City Council Agenda
Item 5.17 was changed to 5.10-1/2. The following items were added to the
agenda: 6.2 - Police Department; 6.3 - County (Tax forfeit property);
8.1 - City Administrator; 8.2 - Councilmember Holmgren; and 8.3 - Mayor
Gunkel.
COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO APPROVE THE 7/20/87 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA AS
AMENDED. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 5-
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3.1. Consideration of 6/22/87 City Council Minutes
The word "cost" was added after the word less in the first paragraph of
page 2.
COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED TO APPROVE THE 6/22/87 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AS
AMENDED. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED
5-0.
3.2. Consideration of 7/6/87 City Council Minutes
The following changes were made to the 7/6/87 City Council minutes:
Page 3 "These areas will require a separate public hearing to change
the taxing district" was added as the last sentence of the
first paragraph.
Page 5 - Item 6.2 - the word "enclosed" was added before the word Lumber
yards in the second sentence.
Page 8 Item 8.2. - The following wording was added at the end of the
first paragraph: "Mayor Gunkel indicated that the dollar amount
presented for the project was approximately $2.645. She
informed the Council that when Irving Avenue project was done.
MSA money funded the project and the sidewalk in front of St.
Andrews was not included."
COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE
MINUTES AS AMENDED.
MOTION PASSED 5-0.
MOVED TO APPROVE THE JULY 6. 1987. CITY COUNCIL
COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE
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4. Open Mike
No one appeared for this item.
5.1. Variance Request by Richard Kurth/Public Hearing
Mayor Gunkel explained that Mr. Richard Kurth is requesting an expansion
of the Broadway Bar which lies within a C-3A zone and is a grand fathered
non-conforming use.
Steve Rohlf. Building and Zoning Administrator. explained the criteria
that has to be met to expand a non-conforming use.
Mary Temple. Planning Commission Representative. stated that the Planning
Commission recommended approval of the request with several conditions.
She indicated the conditions would allow for the site to be cleaned up
and would make it more compatible with the neighborhood. Commissioner
Temple further stated that the Planning Commission felt that Broadway Bar
met the standards for an expansion of a non-conforming use.
Mayor Gunkel opened the public hearing.
Mr. Stan Chase of Sun and Swim Pool questioned the frontage road which
runs through Broadway Bar's Parking Lot.
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Nancy Chase questioned the easement in common. She presented the Council
with a certificate of survey showing a common easement which went to
167th Avenue North.
General discussion was held regarding the traffic flow on the easement
in regards to the easement running through the parking lot and whether or
not the parking would affect the easement. After discussion concluded.
it was the consensus that City staff would review and approve the details
of the easement in relation to the parking at Broadway Bar and Pizza. At
this time discussion was held on the parking available at Broadway Bar
and Pizza. Council requested Staff to determine the exact number of
parking spaces needed for the business. Discussion was also held
regarding the space owned by Broadway Bar and Pizza which is not being
utilized for parking at the present time. Mr. Kurth indicated that he
could not afford to blacktop the area at the present time so it could be
used for parking.
COUNCILMEMBER
BROADWAY BAR
SITULATIONS:
TRALLE MOVED
AND PIZZA. A
TO APPROVE THE
NON-CONFORMING
VARIANCE FOR EXPANSION OF
USE. WITH THE FOLLOWING
1. THAT PARKING MEET CODE REQUIREMENTS OR BE 62 SPACES. WHICHEVER IS
GREATER.
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2. THAT THE PARKING LOT FOR BROADWAY BAR BE SEPARATED FROM 167TH WITH
CURB STOP, EXCEPT FOR AN INGRESS AND EGRESS TO THAT PARKING LOT.
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3. THAT THE LIGHTING FOR THE PARKING LOT BE A MINIMUM OF THREE CANDLE
FEET.
4. 'rHA'r THE REST OF THE PARKING FOR BROADWAY BAR. OTHER THAN THE SIDE ON
167TH. BE DEFINED WITH EITHER CURB STOP OR FENCE.
S. THAT EXISTING PINE TREES ARE ADEQUATE FOR SCREENING THE PARKING LOT
FROM THE ADJACENT RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.
6. THAT AN EXIT FROM THE BASEMENT BE ADDED ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE
BUILDING.
7. THAT THE DUMPSTER BE SCREENED.
8. THAT A FORM PRESCRIBED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY IS RECORDED ON THE
PROPERTY PUTTING FUTURE PURCHASERS ON NOTICE OF THE AMORTIZATION
PERIOD OF THIS NON-CONFORMING USE.
9. THAT AS PER THE FIRE CHIEF'S RECOMMENDATION. DRIVES ASSOCIATED WITH
THE PARKING LOT BE A MINIMUM OF 20 FEET AS SHOWN ON THE SITE PLAN AND
BE MAINTAINED OPEN FOR ACCESS IN CASE OF FIRE.
10. THAT THE ENTRANCE AND EXIT TO THE PARKING LOT. IN CONJUNCTION WITH
THE EASEMENT RUNNING THROUGH TO SUN AND SWIM. BE DETERMINED BY STAFF
IN CONJUNCTION WITH ADJOINING PROPERTY OWNERS. ALSO. THAT THE
PARKING LOT BE DEFINED BY SIGNAGE SO THROUGH TRAFFIC ON THE FRONTAGE
ROAD IS AWARE OF IT.
11. THAT THE PARKING AND DRIVE AREAS BE HARDSURFACED AND STRIPED AND ALL
OTHER AREAS THAT ARE NOT PARKING. DRIVES OR BUILDING BE LANDSCAPED
WITH AT LEAST GRASS.
COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
5.2. Administrative Subdivision by Thomas Wilson/Public Hearing
Mayor Gunkel
administrative
acres.
explained that Mr. Thomas Wilson is requesting an
subdivision to make four lots out of approximately 6.1
Steve Rohlf. Building and Zoning Administrator. stated that Mr. Wilson is
requesting to combine Lots 8. 9. and 10 of Sippi Heights which are
existing non-conforming lots of record and also to divide the unplatted
triangular piece of property into three lots. Mr. Rohlf stated that all
the lots created would be in keeping with the City regulations for lots
in an R-1b zone and have adequate building and septic sites.
Mayor Gunkel opened the public hearing. No one appeared for or against
the matter. Mayor Gunkel closed the public hearing.
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COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED TO APPROVE THE ADMINISTRATIVE SUBDIVISION
REQUESTED BY THOMAS WILSON TO ALLOW THE COMBINING OF LOTS 8. 9 AND 10 OF
SIPPI HEIGHTS AND ALSO TO SPLIT A PARCEL OF LAND. LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS
THAT PORTION OF GOVERNMENT LOT 3. SECTION 6. TOWNSHIP 32. RANGE 26.
EXCEPT THE WEST 300 FEET. INTO THREE LOTS. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN
SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
5.3. Variance Request by Richard Gatzke/Public Hearing
Mayor Gunkel indicated that Mr. Richard Gatzke is requesting a variance
so he can avoid building his house on low ground in lot 1. Block 2. Oak
Meadows Addition. She stated that Mr. Gatzke needs a variance for a 6
foot encroachment on the 50 foot front yard setback required in an A-1
zone.
The Building and Zoning Administrator indicated that the Planning
Commission approved the variance and felt it was in the spirit and intent
of the ordinance.
Mayor Gunkel opened the public hearing. No one appeared for or against
the matter. Mayor Gunkel closed the public hearing.
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COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED TO APPROVE THE VARIANCE REQUEST BY MR. RI CHARD
~'l'ZI(l: 'OR PROPERTY LOCATED ON LOT 1. BLOCK 2, OAK MEADOWS ADDITION. TO
ALLOW A 6 FOOT ENCROACHMENT ON THE FRONT YARD SETBACK TO BUILD A HOUSE.
cOUNCILM!MBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 5-0.
5.4. Variance Request by Alan Niemela/Public Hearing
Mayor Gunkel indicated that Mr. Alan Niemela is requesting a variance for
a 30 foot encroachment from the 50 foot setback required from Lake Orono
and a 15 foot encroachment to the front yard setback to accommodate a
garage.
The Building and Zoning Administrator indicated that the Planning
Commission recommended aproval of the variance with the stipulation that
Mr. Niemela complete work from a 1983 remodeling permit prior to getting
the permit for the garage.
Mayor Gunkel opened the public hearing. No one appeared for or against
the matter. Mayor Gunkel closed the public hearing.
COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO APPROVE THE VARIANCE REQUESTED BY ALAN
NIEMELA OF 1862 MAIN STREET. FOR A 30 FOOT ENCROACHMENT ON THE SETBACK
FROM LAKE ORONO AND ALSO FOR A 15 FOOT ENCROACHMENT ON THE FRONT YARD
SETBACK TO BUILD A GARAGE ON PROPERTY LOCATED ON LOT 1. BLOCK 4. ORONO
ADDITION AFTER HIS 1983 REMODELING PERMIT IS SATISFIED. COUNCILMEMBER
HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
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5.5. Conditional Use Permit Request by Larry Billmark/Public Hearing
This item was withdrawn.
5.6. Ordinance Amendment Request by Dawn Clark/Public Hearing
Mayor Gunkel indicated that Ms. Dawn Clark is requesting an ordinance
amendment to allow retail stores and shops in a C-3b zone as a
conditional use. Mayor Gunkel stated that the one area of Elk River
which is zoned C-3b is east Highway 10.
Mayor Gunkel opened the public hearing. No one appeared for or against
the matter. Mayor Gunkel closed the public hearing.
COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 87-24. AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SECTION 900.16 - CONDITIONAL USES. SUBSECTION 6B. C-3B HIGHWAY
COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS. WHICH WOULD ALLOW RETAIL STORES AND SHOPS AS A
CONDITIONAL USE IN C-3B/HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS. COUNCILMEMBER
DOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
5.7. Conditional Use Permit Request by Dawn Clark/Public Hearing
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Mayor Gunkel indicated that Ms. Dawn Clark is requesting a conditional
use permit to allow a gift shop in the eastern most Town and Country
Cedar Log Home located in a C-3B Zone.
Commissioner Temple indicated that the Planning Commission recommended
approval with certain stipulations.
Mayor Gunkel
the request.
opened the public hearing. No one appeared for or against
Mayor Gunkel closed the public hearing.
COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED
BY DAWN CLARK TO ALLOW A GIFT SHOP IN THE EASTERN MOST TOWN AND COUNTRY
CEDAR LOG HOME LOCATED ON HIGHWAY 10 WITH THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS:
1. THAT A RECIPROCAL AGREEMENT TO SHARE PARKING AND ACCESS FOR THE TWO
LOTS BY TOWN AND COUNTRY CEDAR LOG HOMES BE RECORDED ON THE PROPERTY.
2. THAT LOT LINES AND ACCESS TO THE PROPERTY BE VERIFIED BY TOWN AND
CONTRY CEDAR LOG HOMES.
3. THAT A MINIMUM OF 7 PARKING STALLS. THREE FOR THE RETAIL STORE AND
FOUR FOR THE MODEL HOME ON THE ADJACENT LOT BE INCLUDED AND THAT THIS
PARKING LOT BE HARD SURFACED AND STRIPED.
4. A MAXIMUM OF 250 SQUARE FEET OF SIGNAGE. INCLUDING ONE FREE STANDING
SIGN BE ALLOWED.
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S. THAT ALL APPROPRIATE BUILDING CODES BE MET TO ALTER THIS MODEL HOME
INTO A RETAIL STORE.
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6. A TWO YEAR REVIEW OF THIS CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT.
COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
5.8. Conditional Use Permit/Central Lutheran Church/Public Hearing
Mayor Gunkel noted that Central Lutheran Church is requesting a
conditional use permit to allow an addition to the church.
Duane Kropuenske. Planning Commission Representative. indicated that the
Planning Commission recommended approval of the conditional use permit
based on certain stipulations.
Jack Holmes was present representing Central Lutheran Church.
Mayor Gunkel opened the public hearing. No one appeared for or against
the matter. Mayor Gunkel closed the public hearing.
COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
REQUESTED BY CENTRAL LUTHERAN CHURCH WHICH WOULD ALLOW AN ADDITION TO THE
CHURCH. WITH THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS:
1. THAT THE SIGNAGE ALLOWED FOR THE CHURCH BE AS PER THE SIGN COI)I.
2. THAT THE MINIMUM NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES BE AS REQUIRED nR 'I'HI cI'I'Y
ORDINANCE AND THAT THESE PARKING SPACES BE HARD-SURFACED AND STRIPED.
3. THAT THE CHURCH HAVE THE OPTION IN THE FUTURE OF ADDING THI
FELLOWSHIP HALL WITHOUT A FURTHER CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT. THE FUTURE
EXPANSION NOTED ON THE SITE PLAN WOULD AFFECT THE NUMBER OF PARKING
SPACES REQUIRED WHICH WOULD REQUIRE ANOTHER CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT.
4. THAT HANDICAP ACCESS TO THE BUILDING BE ADDRESSED IN THE BUILDING
PERMIT.
5. THAT ALL AREAS WHICH ARE NOT PARKING. DRIVE. OR BUILDING BE
LANDSCAPED WITH AT LEAST GRASS.
6. THAT THE TRASH RECEPTACLE ASSOCIATED WITH THE CHURCH BE SCREENED WITH
A DESIGN HARMONIOUS TO THE APPEARANCE OF THE BUILDING.
7. THAT THE LIGHTING IN THE CHURCH PARKING LOT BE A MINIMUM OF 1-1/2
FOOT CANDLES.
COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
5.9. Site Plan Review for Big Wheel Auto in Elk River Plaza
Mayor Gunkel indicated that Big Wheel Auto Store is requesting a site
plan approval to locate their building on Lot 5. Block 1. Elk River Plaza
2nd Addition.
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Commissioner Temple stated that the Planning Commission recommended
approval with certain stipulations:
cOUNCILMlMBER DOBEL MOVED TO APPROVE THE SITE PLAN FOR BIG WHEEL AUTO TO
BE LOCATED ON LOT 5, BLOCK 1. ELK RIVER PLAZA 2ND ADDITION. WITH THE
FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS:
1.
THAT SIGNAGE BE REVIEWED BY PLANNING COMMISSION AND APPROVED BY CITY
COUNCIL.
2.
ALL PARKING, LOADING AND DRIVE AREAS BE HARD SURFACED.
3.
THAT LIGHTING MUST BE LIT TO A MINIMUM OF 3 FOOT CANDLES AND THAT IT
MUST BE DIRECTED AWAY FROM ADJACENT RESIDENTIAL AND ROAD
RIGHTS-OF-WAY.
4.
THAT TWO PARKING SPACES ADJACENT TO THE NORTHERN TWO ACCESSES INTO
THE BUILDING BE LEFT OPEN FOR A FIRE ACCESS FOR EXITING THE BUILDING
AND FIRE FIGHTING.
5.
THE DRIVE AROUND THE BUILDING BE A MINIMUM OF 20 FEET IN WIDTH AND
MARKED FIRE LANE SO THAT NO PARKING WOULD BE ALLOWED IN IT.
THAT ANY OUTSIDE TRASH RECEPTACLE ASSOCIATED WITH THE BUILDING BE
SCREENED IN A DESIGN HARMONIOUS WITH THE DESIGN OF THE BUILDING.
7.
THAT THE LOADING AREA ASSOCIATED WITH THIS SITE BE DESIGNATED ON THE
SITE PLAN AND STRIPED SO THAT IT IS NOT TAKEN UP WITH PARKING.
8.
THAT THE LANDSCAPING ON THE SITE BE AS PER THE PROPOSED PLAN.
9.
THAT THE OUTSIDE APPEARANCE OF THE BUILDING BE ROCK FACE BLOCK DONE
IN EARTH TONES WITH A DARK BROWN BAKED ENAMEL. CORRIGATED METAL
MANSARD .
cOUNCILMEMBER TRALLE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 5-0.
5.10.
Conditional Use Request by Joseph St. Dennis/Public Hearing
COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED TO TABLE THIS REQUEST UNTIL THE LAST OF THE
ZONING ITEMS ARE HEARD DUE TO THE FACT THAT THERE WAS NO ONE PRESENT TO
REPRESENT THE REQUEST. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE
MOTION PASSED 5-0.
5.10-1/2 Ordinance Amendment Requested by True Value/Public Hearing
Mayor Gunkel introduced the item by stating that True Value Home Center
is requesting an ordinance amendment to allow enclosed lumber storage as
a conditional use in a C-4 Zone. She further indicated that this item
was tabled at the July 6th meeting by the City Council
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Mayor Gunkel opened the public hearing at this time. No one appeared for
or against the matter. Mayor Gunkel closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Schuldt stated that his reason for opposing the request was
because of his concern with the sale of lumber in C-4 zones. He stated
he has received a statement from the City's Legal Counsel indicating that
with allowing lumber sales as a conditonal use in C-4 zones. the Council
could still have strict control. or even deny. if warranted. future
requests for lumber sales in this zone.
COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 87-25. AN ORDINANCE
WHICH WOULD ALLOW LUMBER SALES IN CONJUNCTION WITH PRINCIPAL USES WITH NO
OUTSIDE STORAGE ALLOWED IN C-4 ZONES AS A CONDITIONAL USE. COUNCILMEMBER
DOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
5.1l.Zone Change Request by Milo Hennemann/Public Hearing
Mayor Gunkel indicated that Milo Hennemann of 251 Elk Hills Drive is
requesting a zone change from R-1c to R2-a on property legally described
as the E 360 Ft. of the W 660 Ft of the S 375 Ft of the NE 1/4 of the NE
1/4 of Section 34. Township 33. Range 26.
Mayor Gunkel opened the public hearing.
Mr. Gary
He stated
units are
rezoning is
this could
homes.
Santwire stated that he is representing Mr. and Mrs. Hennemann.
that with the current zoning approximately 15 single family
allowed. He further stated that one of the major reasons for
to save as many of the trees as possible in the area and felt
be done by allowing duplexes as opposed to single family
Mr. Larry Toth voiced his opposition to the rezoning request.
Mr. Jack Holmes also voic~d his opposition to the request.
Mayor Gunkel closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Tralle stated he was opposed to the rezoning request and
stated he felt the property should be developed through a planned unit
development so as to better control the type of units on the property.
Discussion pursued on this subject regarding whether or not the residents
would prefer a PUD to a zone change and also whether there was enough
land to allow a PUD.
Councilmember Holmgren questioned why Mr. Santwire was proposing to
develop more multi family units when the ones already in the area are not
selling.
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COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED DENIAL OF THE REQUEST FROM MILO HENNEMANN TO
ZONE CHANGE PROPERTY FROM Rl-C TO R2-A. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED
THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-1. MAYOR GUNKEL VOTED AGAINST THE
MOTION.
5.12.Variance Request by Milo Hennemann/Public Hearing
Mayor Gunkel stated that Milo Hennemann is requesting a 300 foot
encroachment on the 500 foot maximum length of a dead end road. She
indicated that the property is currently land locked but there is an
easement into the area.
Discussion was held regarding a possible road connection from the
proposed property to the abutting property (Replat #8). This road would
be used only for emergency purposes and would have a locked gate so it
would not be used for thru traffic.
Mayor Gunkel opened the public hearing.
Mr. Santwire stated he felt the variance request does meet the five
standards required by the City Ordinance for a variance.
Planning Commission Representative Duane Kropuenske indicated that the
Planning Commission voted 3-2 in favor of the variance.
Gary Santwire stated he felt the linkage road would make it necessary to
eliminate a great deal of trees and stated that the main concern of the
area has been to reserve the trees.
Jack Holmes stated his opposition to the road connecting to replat #8.
Larry Toth also stated his opposition to the road connecting to replat
/18.
Discussion was held regarding other possibilities such as increasing the
width of the road or possibly putting a treed median in the road.
Mayor Gunkel closed the public hearing.
COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED TO TABLE THE
POSSIBILITY OF TYING INTO AUBURN PLACE
COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION.
VARIANCE
COULD
REQUEST UNTIL THE
BE INVESTIGATED.
Councilmember Schuldt stated that he would rather see the access come
somewhere other than the parking lot or drive to the City Hall.
Mayor Gunkel stated
area it would be more
a stipulation that
Replat #8.
that with the density of housing in the Barrington
adviseable to grant the variance as requested. with
the plat be reviewed rather than extend a road to
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THE MOTION PASSED 3-2.
AGAINST THE MOTION.
COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL AND MAYOR GUNKEL VOTED
Duane Kropuenske stated that it would not be feasible financially to
require the owners of Replat #8 to construct a linkage road. Mr. Gary
Santwire stated that it was physically impossible to put a road
connecting to Replat #8 because of the density of houses in relation to
the size of the area. Staff indicated that tying into Replat #8 would
make a dead end road almost double in length than the one requested.
COUNcILMRMBER TRALLE MOVED THAT THE ISSUE OF VARIANCE REQUEST BY MILO
HENNEMANN BE BROUGHT BACK TO THE COUNCIL DUE TO ACTION BEING TAKEN BEFORE
ADEQUATE EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE
MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
cOUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED TO APPROVE THE VARIANCE REQUEST BY MILO
HENNIMANN TO ALLOW UP TO A 300 FOOT ENCROACHMENT ON THE LENGTH OF A DEAD
END STREET WITH THE CONDITION THAT THE PROPERTY BE PLATTED AND THE DEAD
END ROAD BE AS SHORT AS POSSIBLE TO ACCOMPLISH THIS PLAT. COUNCILMEMBER
HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 5-0.
5.13.Preliminary Plat Review/Deerfield 4th Addition/Public Hearing
This item was withdrawn by the petitioner.
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Mayor Gunkel stated that Mr. K. S. Houlton is requesting an amendment to
an official map established by Document #129894 to remove proposed street
corridors in and around Lion's Park.
Mayor Gunkel opened the public hearing. No one appeared for or against
the matter. Mayor Gunkel closed the public hearing.
COUNCILMEMBER
AMEND ING THE
LIONS PARK.
CARRIED 5-0.
TRALLE MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 87-37. A RESOLUTION
OFFICIAL MAP BY REMOVING CERTAIN STREET CORRIDORS AROUND
COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
5.15.Final Plat for Rail 10
Mayor Gunkel indicated that Mr. Tom Hipsag was present requesting final
plat approval for Rail 10.
COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED TO APPROVE THE 7 LOT FINAL PLAT OF RAIL 10
WITH THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATIONS:
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1. THAT ADEQUATE EASEMENT IS LEFT ON VANCE STREET TO ACCOMMODATE A CUL-
DE-SAC LOCATED AS SHOWN ON THE PRELIMINARY PLAT. AND THAT THE
CUL-DE- SAC IS TARRED. ALSO, THAT ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY FROM THE
CUL-DE-SAC SOUTH TO THE PLAT BOUNDARY IS DEDICATED AS PART OF THE
PLAT, AND THAT PORTION OF VANCE STREET ONLY BE ROUGH GRADED AND
SEEDED AT THIS TIME.
2. NO PARK DEDICATION REQUIRED BECAUSE THE PLAT IS INDUSTRIAL.
3. ONE YEAR COMPLETION DATE FROM JULY 20. 1987. FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS OF
THIS PLAT.
4. THAT A LETTER OF CREDIT IN THE AMOUNT OF $30.000 BE SECURED FOR
THE IMPROVEMENTS IN THE PLAT.
5. ONCE THE IMPROVEMENTS ARE ACCEPTED BY THE CITY. THE ORIGINAL LETTER
OF CREDIT WILL BE RELEASED UPON RECEIPT OF A WARRANTY BOND ON THE
IMPROVEMENTS, WHICH WOULD RUN FOR A YEAR. IN THE AMOUNT OF 25% OF
THE LETTER OF CREDIT ($7.500).
6. A PRE-CONSTRUCTION MEETING SHALL BE HELD BETWEEN THE CONTRACTORS WHO
WILL BE WORKING ON THE ROADS WITHIN THE PLAT AND TERRY MAURER. CITY
ENGINEER. PRIOR TO ROAD WORK COMMENCING.
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7 . THAT THE SIZE OF THE WATER RETENTION AREA WITHIN THE PLAT BE
APPROVED BY TERRY MAURER. CITY ENGINEER.
8. THAT THE ROAD DESIGN BE AS PER TERRY MAURER'S RECOMMENDATION; A 30
MPH DESIGN SPEED URBAN SECTION. DESIGNED TO A 9 TON STRENGTH. 36
FEET WIDE WITH BITUMINOUS BERM.
9. THAT BUILDING PERMITS MAY BE ISSUED AFTER CLASS 5 IS ACCEPTED BY THE
CITY ON THE ROAD S.
10. THAT PERK TESTS BE DONE PRIOR TO THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF
SEPTIC SYSTEMS WITHIN THE PLAT AND THAT THOSE THAT DO THE DESIGN AND
INSTALLATION OF THE SEPTIC SYSTEMS BE CERTIFIED.
11. THAT UTILITIES WITHIN THE PLAT BE CONFINED TO THE EAST STREET RIGHT-
OF-WAY OF THE PROPOSED VANCE STREET.
12. THAT VANCE STREET'S ENTRANCE ONTO 173RD BE LIMITED TO THE EDGE OF
THE EAST PIPELINE RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE.
13. THAT THE DIRT REMOVED FROM OVER THE PIPELINE EASEMENT BE REPLACED TO
RESTORE IT TO THE ORIGINAL OR GREATER GRADE COVER OVER THAT
PIPELINE.
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14. THAT ALL DRIVES OR UTILITY CROSSINGS WITHIN THE PIPELINE EASEMENT BE
APPROVED BY NORTHERN NATURAL GAS COMPANY.
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15. THAT NO OUT BUILDINGS. TREES OR ANY OTHER OBJECTS THAT MIGHT BE
CONSTRUCTED AS A PERMANENT STRUCTURE BE PERMITTED WITHIN THE
PIPELINE EASEMENT.
cOUNcILMEMBER DOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
5.16.Landfill/Discussion on Building Permit
The City Administrator explained that the City Attorney has responded to
the request from the City regarding the issue of denying a building
permit to the Landfill for the installation of a new manufactured
building to be used as an office building. because the Landfill refuses
to comply to the City's Solid Waste Ordinance.
The following is the City Attorney's Recommendaton:
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"The Code of Ordinances for the City of Elk River does not authorize the
issuance to Elk River Sanitary Landfill. Inc. of a permit for placement
of a manufactured office building at the Landfill for two reasons.
First. the Landfill is a non-conforming use and as such. the owners are
not entitled to expand or enlarge that land use by adding buildings.
Secondly. the Ordinance Code does not authorize the issuance of building
permits to a land use which is not in conformance with other ordinance
requirements of the City. In this case. the Solid Waste Facilities
License must first be issued and the property must be rezoned to the
Solid Waste Facilities Overlay District before further building permits
for new construction may be issued at the Landfill. Both of these
constraints must be resolved before permits may be issued."
COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL MOVED TO CONCUR WITH THE RECOMMENDATION FROM THE CITY
ATTORNEY REGARDING THE BUILDING PERMIT FOR THE ELK RIVER LANDFILL. INC.
COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
5.10.Conditional Use Permit by Joseph St. Dennis/Public Hearing
COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO TABLE THIS ITEM UNTIL THE AUGUST 3RD CITY
COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE FACT THAT MR. ST. DENNIS. OR A REPRESENTATIVE.
WAS NOT PRESENT. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
CARRIED 5-0.
6.1. Elk Hills Drive/Highway 169 Intersection/Resolutions
COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 87-38. A RESOLUTION
APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATION SUBMITTED BY MNDOT FOR SIGNALIZATION AT
ELK HILLS DRIVE AND HIGHWAY 169. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL SECONDED THE
MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED TO
ENTERING INTO AGREEMENT NO.
HILLS DRIVE AND HIGHWAY 169.
THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
ADOPT RESOLUTION 87-39. A RESOLUTION
64063 WITH MNDOT FOR SIGNALIZATION AT ELK
COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION.
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6.2.Burgler Alarm System
COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED APPROVAL OF THE INSTALLATION OF A BURGLAR
ALARM SYSTEM, REQUESTED BY THE CHIEF OF POLICE. TO BE INSTALLED AT THE
ELK RIVER POLICE DEPARTMENT IN THE DOLLAR AMOUNT OF $1.327.00.
COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
6.3.Tax Forfeit Land
COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO GRANT APPROVAL FOR THE SALE OF TAX FORFEIT
LAND. 11' BY 10' BY 6' IN SIZE AND LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS HOULTON'S
ADDITION. THAT PART OF THE NORTH ONE-HALF LYING SOUTH OF U. S. HIGHWAY
NO. 10. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED
5-0.
7. Check Register
cOUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO APPROVE THE CHECK REGISTER. COUNCILMEMBER
HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
8.1.City Administrator
The City Administrator announced that the Lion's Club will be holding a
social activity at Lion's Park.
The City
and will
completed.
Administrator announced that he is working on Comparable Worth
present it to the Council for consideration when it is
The City Administrator explained that the Police Department has hired two
full time licensed police officers from other jurisdictions to work for
the City on a part time basis.
8.2.Councilmember Holmgren
Councilmember Holmgren informed the Council that the transportation for
the parade has been taken care of.
8.3.Mayor Gunkel
Mayor Gunkel discussed the open meeting law with the Council.
Mayor Gunkel indicated that Councilmember Tralle will be a member of the
Highway 101 Committee. and stated that the City should have a back-up
member. It was determined that either a Councilor Planning Commission
member could serve on the committee.
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There being no further business. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL MOVED TO ADJOURN THE
MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED
THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
The meeting of the Elk River City Council adjourned at 10:55 p.m.
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Sandy Thackeray
Recording Secretary